Tailored Solutions for Independent Grocery Stores vs. Large Chains
In the dynamic world of grocery retail, no two businesses are alike. Independent grocery stores and large chains each face unique challenges and opportunities. At CJR Wholesale & DairyCentral, we understand that a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work....
Tailored Solutions for Independent Grocery Stores vs. Large Chains
In the dynamic world of grocery retail, no two businesses are alike. Independent grocery stores and large chains each face unique challenges and opportunities. At CJR Wholesale & DairyCentral, we understand that a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work....
How to Source Canadian Products
As demand for Canadian products grows, businesses across the food industry are seeking reliable ways to source local, high-quality goods. Whether you’re a restaurant, grocery store, or food service provider, finding the right partners can make all the difference in...
How to Source Canadian Products
As demand for Canadian products grows, businesses across the food industry are seeking reliable ways to source local, high-quality goods. Whether you’re a restaurant, grocery store, or food service provider, finding the right partners can make all the difference in...
News & Industry Updates
Holiday Displays for All Celebrations
The holiday season is a time when grocery stores transform into wonderlands of festive ingredients and delights. While the focus is often on the traditional dishes of a particular holiday, there's a growing trend towards creating holiday grocery displays that embrace...
The Healthier Side of Snacking
With the Holidays creeping in, it's easy to succumb to the temptations of indulgent snacks. A holiday party or a dash to the nearest convenience store for holiday movies often results in a bag of chips or a sugary treat - which isn’t always a bad thing. While these...
Creative Marketing Strategies for Wholesale Food Distributors
In today's competitive business landscape, wholesale food distributors face the challenge of not only providing quality products but also effectively reaching their target market. Creative marketing strategies have become an essential tool to help distributors to...
The Dynamic Food Service Industry
What Every Food Supplier Should KnowThe food service industry in Canada is a dynamic and fast-changing sector that continues to grow in response to shifting consumer preferences and market trends. For any dairy food supplier working in this competitive space, staying...
Shifting Customer Trends – Making The Most of Change
With the ever-changing landscape of working and living styles, Grocery channels are feeling the impact of new customer expectations, going beyond product availability and e-commerce. Understanding these consumer behaviours and trending habits can help retailers...
CJR and Rabba Fine Foods Win Star Women Awards!
In order to recognize the amazing women influencing Canada's grocery business, Canadian Grocer established the Star Women in Grocery Awards in 2012. This year's winners, who were nominated by their coworkers and chosen by Canadian Grocer's editorial board, are women...
Tips & Insights
The Evolution of Meal Kits: Adapting to Changing Consumer NeedsDo Meal-Kits Still Fit The Bill?
Meal kits surged in popularity during the early days of the pandemic as lockdowns kept people at home and searching for new meal ideas. These kits offered a convenient solution for those wanting to try new recipes or learn how to cook. However, as consumer habits...
Grocery Trends to look for in 2022
Consumers are continuing the search for meals that are prepared ethically, have high nutritional value and can be delivered in an eco-friendly fashion, but preferably in less than an hour or it’s free. These five trends are all on-brand for 2022: Vegetarian, But Make...
Supermarket Heroes
Many grocery workers, once hailed heroes, are struggling with anxiety as they continue to go to work as stay-at-home orders are in place. Called essential workers at the start of the pandemic, now supermarket employees are feeling forgotten. The vaccine rollout is...
Sustainable Packaging
As Canadians become more and more interested in the environmental impact of the supply chain, companies like wholesalers can take action now to become top contenders among today’s concerned buyers. Consumers are making their choices not only based on the quality of...
Three Reasons Canadians are Buying Local
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed how we approach our daily lives, and years later in 2025, its impact continues to shape our routines, especially how we shop for groceries. What began as a crisis driven shift toward buying locally and focusing on...
How COVID-19 Is Changing Consumer Behavior
Successful businesses have always known the importance of aligning their operations with trending consumer behaviours. As society progresses, the needs and expectations of consumers often adjust as well. From new information becoming accessible to the growth of social...
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